Bunny's Easter Egg

Bunny's Easter Egg
Written and Illustrated by
Anne Mortimer

Bunny's been up all night, busy with hiding all the Easter eggs. Now the only thing she wants is to take a nap and get some rest! Each place she tries to nap, however, has something wrong and she cannot get to sleep. In her quest to find somewhere just right, she runs into many different animals, until at last she finds exactly what she is looking for. The details of Mortimer's drawings make the textures of nature easy to see, from Bunny's fluffy fur to hedgehog's prickly quills to the flowers' soft petals. Bunny's Easter Egg is a cute story with wonderful illustrations.

Caldecott Honor Book: Marshmallow

Marshmallow
Written and Illustrated by Clare Turlay Newberry

Oliver the cat has a simple, easy life, and that is just the way he likes it. So what is he suppose to do when his human, Miss Tilly brings home a baby rabbit! While Miss Tilly writes in her first rabbit poem that, "No home's complete without a rabbit," Oliver thinks he can hardly agree with that. Clare Turlay Newberry created a cute and humorous story with soft, two-toned illustrations. Great as an Easter story or for any animal lover.

Jan Brett's new Easter book: The Easter Egg

Jan Brett has a beautiful new book out for this year's Easter. The Easter Egg contains Brett's signature detailed drawings that show a true understanding of nature. In this story Hoppi is hoping to decorate the winning egg so that he can help Easter Rabbit hide the eggs on Easter morning. It turns out that it is quite a challenge to make a special egg! In addition to the main story illustrations, the reader sees many rabbits in the process of decorating their eggs on the side of each page.

Get Ready for Groundhog Day on Feb. 2nd!

Ten Grouchy Groundhogs
Written by Kathryn Heling and Deborah Hembrook
Illustrated by Jay Johnson

"Ten grouchy groundhogs
 Crowded in their den,
 They squirmed and they stretched
 And then...then...then..."

Join ten grouchy groundhogs for a hilarious countdown to Groundhog Day! This amusing story is about a den of ten grouchy, grubby, graceful, gabby, goofy, groovy, gobbling, glitzy, giggle, and grumpy groundhogs who are growing restless while waiting for spring to arrive. What better way to celebrate Groundhog Day than with a great book?

New Book Reviews!

WOW It's a Cow!
Written by Trudy and Jay Harris
Illustrated by Paige Keiser
WOW It's a Cow! takes readers on a journey through a farm in search of a cow. Young children will love the playful rhyming and guessing the animals beneath the lift-the-flap illustrations. This durable cardboard bound book is sure to please!

How Do Dinosaurs Love Their Cats?
Written by Jane Yolen
Illustrated by Mark Teague
How Do Dinosaurs Love Their Cats? is a great addition to the New York Times bestselling How Do Dinosaurs...? collection. This warm and humorous board book shows young children how to care for their kitties. From emptying the litter box to making homemade cat toys, children will learn the purr-fect way to care for their pet cats. Meow!

How Do Dinosaurs Love Their Dogs?
Written by Jane Yolen
Illustrated by Mark Teague
How Do Dinosaurs Love Their Dogs? is yet another playful addition to Jane Yolen and Mark Teague's How Do Dinosaurs...? collection. This board book shows children the silliness of neglecting their pet dog through witty rhyming and amusing illustration. From bathing to walking their dog, children will learn the ins and outs of doggie care. Woof!